#VU64538 Improper Authentication in Apache Tomcat - CVE-2012-5886
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64538
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apache Tomcat
Server applications /
Web servers
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat. A remote attacker can bypass authentication via vectors related to the session ID.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apache Tomcat: 6.0.0 - 6.0.35, 7.0.0 - 7.0.29
External links
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00089.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00090.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00037.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0623.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0629.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0631.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0632.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0633.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0640.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0647.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0648.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0726.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/51371
https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1377807
https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1380829
https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1392248
https://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html
https://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html
https://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56403
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1637-1
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21626891
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80407
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
